September 12 Notes

Announcements

The picnic at Utigard's orchard has been cancelled due to smoke and not being allowed to have a fire.

We will be having our monthly PUB Social at Riverside PUB (538 Riverside Dr) on Wednesday (13th) from 5:30 on.  Spouses welcome.

Our Blue Cup donations are going to help the victims in the areas affected by the hurricanes.

Bill McDowell's wife, Pat, passed away Sunday.  Keep Bill in your prayers.

Make-a-Difference Day project will be the highway cleanup on October 28.  More details to come.

Bike ride meeting at Bob's Burger and Brew at 6:00, Monday, Sept. 18.

The Board will be proposing a new policy starting after our Red Lion contract ends.  The meeting will be a beverage service only, with members paying a sitting fee to cover labor costs and beverages. Those who want breakfast can use the buffet in the cafeteria, and pay about $7 at the cashier's stand there.

The small projects/social committee (Ruth and Kathleen) will be setting up a meeting soon.  One of the events on the schedule is working at the Town Toyota for the Nov. 22 Wild hockey game.  We will be selling 50-50 raffle tickets and chuck-a-puck chances as a small fundraiser.

Brags & Confessions

• Jim Huffman reported that his brother-in-law survived Irma, but has water and no power.
• Erik Holmberg told of his father-in-law passing away on his 80th birthday hike.
• PJ said that Cookie broke her ankle in a ladder fall.
• John Schapman's oldest son started pre-school, and he (John) turned 35.
• Jerry Karney had a gourmet dinner at Kathleen's home by purchasing an auction item at the Weantchee Rotary Club auction a few months ago.
• Rebecca is back from Hong Kong and the family has adopted a new dog.

Program

Dorry Foster, CEO of the Wenatchee YMCA, talked about her background of YMCA service, which started in 1999, and the state of the organization.  Her goal was to expand the culture of philanthropy. The Y is offering more youth scholarships, and allowing adults to work to help pay for the dues. They are also offering free babysitting, new exercise equipment, and unlimited guest passes for members.  They will be working on a capital improvement plan for the 107 year-old building, and hope to renovate instead of building a new facility.  They would also like to have more collaboration with other agencies, and broaden services outside the building.

So far in 2017, 2390 children have been served, with 1296 scholarship needed.  They have had an increase in membership, more YMCA campers, started 8 new programs, and 6 new collaborations (CVCH, WSU Extension, Land Trust, etc).  The main service goals of the YMCA are youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.